The King fire is burning a swath across the El Dorado and Tahoe National Forests approaching the size of Lake Tahoe and blanketing the surrounding areas with smoke. Events like Squaw Valley’s upcoming Oktoberfest has been cancelled because of poor air quality and schools in Reno are deciding whether to let students play outside or not. Even orchards in Apple Hill, which has seen clear skies following the first days of the fire, are suffering from the perception that the area is clouded with smoke. Joining us to layout how the King Fire is affecting different areas in the Sierra Nevada are Andy Wirth, president and CEO of Squaw Valley Holdings, and Carol Chaplin, executive director of the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
Capitol Chat: Brown Talks About Climate Change
Governor Jerry Brown spoke at a United Nations climate change conference in New York. Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler discusses the latest news related to the governor and other state lawmakers.
Placer County: Seeking Poll Workers
Placer County is one of a number of California counties looking for poll workers on Election Day. The job is critical to protecting the right to vote and more than 100,000 people will be needed to staff the state's more than 24,000 polling places. The one-day job pays $85 to $120. Deputy Secretary of State, Nicole Winger, will explain the role and duties of poll workers in California.
Sound Advice: CapRadio Music
What is CapRadio Music? It’s the section of our site devoted to music news, information and commentary - and it’s where you are. We launched back in June and my role as the site editor involves moving the stories through the editorial process. This week on Sound Advice I’m sharing the music from the stories we’re published this month, and a little TBD Fest preview.